After a brief glimmer of hope with back-to-back wins on Sunday and Monday, the Orioles came crashing back down to earth in a 6-2 loss to the Yankees. While losses are part of the game, the real concern lies in Trevor Rogers' performance. Returning from the injured list, Rogers showed improved velocity, but the Yankees had no trouble squaring him up, raising doubts about whether his time off truly helped him reset.

Injuries continue to plague the Orioles. Grant Wolfram was placed on the IL before the game with a low back strain, a move the team tried to delay before needing a fresh arm. More worrying was the late scratch of Dylan Beavers, who felt right oblique discomfort during batting practice. Manager Craig Albernaz noted that while no IL stint is imminent, oblique injuries have a tendency to linger. Beavers hasn't been a star this season—batting .243 with a .331 on-base percentage—but he's been a reliable presence in the outfield, and any extended absence would be a blow to an already struggling lineup.

The Orioles' offense has been in a deep slump. It's been a full week since they scored more than three runs in a game, and they've only managed more than four runs twice in May—both against the Marlins. You can't consistently win games scoring four runs or fewer, especially with a rotation that's far from its best. Perhaps an earlier first pitch will shake things up. Today's series finale against the Yankees has been moved up to 1:05 p.m. due to expected rain, which might make it tough to catch the game. Depending on your patience with this team, that could be a silver lining.

On a brighter note, the Orioles are set to honor Nicole Sherry, who will oversee her final game as head groundskeeper at Camden Yards after two decades. Sherry has been a trailblazer in professional sports and an iconic figure in Orioles history, leaving a legacy that goes beyond the diamond.